History of the Fig
Figs are one of the earliest fruits cultivated by man. Native to areas from Asiatic Turkey to northern India, figs spread to all the countries around the Mediterranean. Today, the United States, Turkey, Greece and Spain are the primary producing nations of dried figs.
In California, four principle varieties of figs are grown: the amber colored Calimyrna; the dark, purplish colored Mission; the Adriatic and the Kadota. The Calimyrna and the Mission varieties are the most prevalent varieties in the whole fig market and represent over two-thirds of the California fig production. The Adriatic variety is used almost exclusively in the production of fig paste. The Kadota is canned in its fresh state for a small consumer market or is highly sulfured and dried for export.
The Spaniards brought figs to the Americas in the early 1500’s. Figs made their way to California through the missionary fathers who planted them from San Diego to Sonoma. The “Mission Fig” takes its name from this history.
The Smyrna fig was imported in 1882 by a San Joaquin Valley grower who renamed it Calimyrna, in honor of its new home. California’s commercial fig growing efforts started in 1885. It was not until about 1900, however, that the unique pollination (caprification) method for the Calimyrna fig was discovered and established, making wide-scale production a possibility.
6 figs a year...that's some dried fruit.
Figs are one of the earliest fruits cultivated by man. Native to areas from Asiatic Turkey to northern India, figs spread to all the countries around the Mediterranean. Today, the United States, Turkey, Greece and Spain are the primary producing nations of dried figs.
In California, four principle varieties of figs are grown: the amber colored Calimyrna; the dark, purplish colored Mission; the Adriatic and the Kadota. The Calimyrna and the Mission varieties are the most prevalent varieties in the whole fig market and represent over two-thirds of the California fig production. The Adriatic variety is used almost exclusively in the production of fig paste. The Kadota is canned in its fresh state for a small consumer market or is highly sulfured and dried for export.
The Spaniards brought figs to the Americas in the early 1500’s. Figs made their way to California through the missionary fathers who planted them from San Diego to Sonoma. The “Mission Fig” takes its name from this history.
The Smyrna fig was imported in 1882 by a San Joaquin Valley grower who renamed it Calimyrna, in honor of its new home. California’s commercial fig growing efforts started in 1885. It was not until about 1900, however, that the unique pollination (caprification) method for the Calimyrna fig was discovered and established, making wide-scale production a possibility.
6 figs a year...that's some dried fruit.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AnthonyRichkas:
_"YTD all sports combined 45-34 +96.28 units "_
Its actually better than that now. I make 6 figs a year gambling on sports.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
How is the "Land of Make Believe" today Tony? What about all of the "systems" that have gone into the tank that you do not reflect in your record? I don't mind your games and guarantees, actually find them amusing. However, I hope some new poster does not come in and follow you blindly.
Please, give my regards to King Friday.
_"YTD all sports combined 45-34 +96.28 units "_
Its actually better than that now. I make 6 figs a year gambling on sports.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
How is the "Land of Make Believe" today Tony? What about all of the "systems" that have gone into the tank that you do not reflect in your record? I don't mind your games and guarantees, actually find them amusing. However, I hope some new poster does not come in and follow you blindly.
Please, give my regards to King Friday.
Anthony,
You might lose six figures a year, because their is no way you can make money with your locks. The only guarantee that you should give is that if you fade the picks, you will come out ahead. Also I just noticed that you lost 12.8 units from Saturday Nov. 1 until yesterday. You also claimed that you were 45-34 +96.28 units going into Oct. 18. If I am not mistaken, you lost -97.3 units in one day including your game of the year. You claim to be winner, but you are the biggest LOSER that I know. If you are as good as you say, your post will tell the truth and so far you suck
You might lose six figures a year, because their is no way you can make money with your locks. The only guarantee that you should give is that if you fade the picks, you will come out ahead. Also I just noticed that you lost 12.8 units from Saturday Nov. 1 until yesterday. You also claimed that you were 45-34 +96.28 units going into Oct. 18. If I am not mistaken, you lost -97.3 units in one day including your game of the year. You claim to be winner, but you are the biggest LOSER that I know. If you are as good as you say, your post will tell the truth and so far you suck
By Winna <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>
posted November 06, 2003 06:27 PM
Hache Man,
I don't know how you could have missed the selection on Lousiville +2.5 for 5 units. The selection is the first selection that he posted, and the selection that you saw on the over in right below. Are you Tony friend? Just thought I asked.
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C'mon Winna, I have no clue who Richkas is, but even though I know he uses the "forbidden" guarantee lingo, fact is he's done pretty decent with his picks. And what really impresses me the most with him is that he must actually be a nice guy in real life because regardless of how much you guys dog him out, he never ever fires back........
posted November 06, 2003 06:27 PM
Hache Man,
I don't know how you could have missed the selection on Lousiville +2.5 for 5 units. The selection is the first selection that he posted, and the selection that you saw on the over in right below. Are you Tony friend? Just thought I asked.
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C'mon Winna, I have no clue who Richkas is, but even though I know he uses the "forbidden" guarantee lingo, fact is he's done pretty decent with his picks. And what really impresses me the most with him is that he must actually be a nice guy in real life because regardless of how much you guys dog him out, he never ever fires back........
Hache Man,
No offense, I just thought that I asked since you think he has done decent with his selections. But in reality his selections sucks. I agree that he does pick winners but his losers far outweigh his winners. Just go back and check his selections for your self.
Aloha and Good Luck
No offense, I just thought that I asked since you think he has done decent with his selections. But in reality his selections sucks. I agree that he does pick winners but his losers far outweigh his winners. Just go back and check his selections for your self.
Aloha and Good Luck
I make 7 figures a year gambling. Does that make me the best here? Too bad my yearly total averages around $0,000,000 in profits. I wish I could lie and say it was better. Actually $0,000,000 would be great! The real figure has a minus sign in front of it. Oh well, maybe things will get better.
On the plus side, Tony, if you go 2 for 5 in the Major Leagues, you're batting .400 .... I'm guessing that you wagered 1 unit on your losses, and about 20 on your 2 wins, right?
Let's see, 6 figures per year and you're up 96+ units, that translates to over 1G per unit. You have a larger bankroll than I.
Let's see, 6 figures per year and you're up 96+ units, that translates to over 1G per unit. You have a larger bankroll than I.
